Hammer of Dawn

Stolen from the UIR scientists by the COG and later developed by the famed Adam Fenix, the Hammer of Dawn is an Imulsion-powered orbital satellite that can rain a devastating particle beam from above. Targets ranging from small squads to entire cities suffer equally from the Hammer of Dawn's deadly power.

Although it's the most powerful COG weapon, this weapon is not that easy to use and operator injury/demise is not uncommon. Someone on the ground must use the handheld laser designator to establish a line of sight relationship with the target. Because of that, the laser designator must be used outside, with clear skies. Incorrect handling can also lead to the operator's death should he/she attempt to use the Hammer at too close a range.

Though it cannot be used on a target that's indoors, you can kill people near entrances with the explosion.

Do not use this weapon when you have enemies that are close to you, it takes too long for HOD to charge up.

Don't move around a lot when using this weapon. If you move your targeting beam, it will reset the weapon.

It is possible to move the beam around once it is on the ground be moving the right stick in the direction you want the beam to move, however the speed at which the beam moves is very slow and you can quickly sink all your ammo attempting to catch fleeing targets.

Think of the Hammer as a large bomb that you guide to the ground. The large blast radius from when the laser hits the ground is enough to fell most at considerable ranges from the initial contact.

When aiming at clusters of opponents, try aiming in between targets as the proximity is large enough to possibly kill most, if not all of them at once.

The Hammer's charge up time is not very long, so charging enemies can be disposed of with little risk of death so be sure to aim in front of them. Take care, however, to avoid calling in the Hammer too close as accidental death is all too easy.

Hide far away and use it. The Hammer of Dawn is the ultimate ranged weapon however it is designed for just for that. If you hit a target that is too close to the wielder weapon will incinerate the intended target and the Hammer of Dawn wielder as well. Keep out of sight so enemies don't see you aiming it towards them. They won't have time to react and avoid the Hammer of Dawn's fiery beam.